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Recipes

 These Are the Best Salad and Wine Pairings
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By mmolloy
In CGT Blog, Recipes
Posted April 30, 2021

These Are the Best Salad and Wine Pairings

Curating the Best Salad and Wine Pairing Is No Easy Task Now here’s something civilized: There nothing more refreshing (and delicious!) than a colorful, healthy salad paired with a tasty glass of [...]

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 4 Recipes That Will Impress Your Friends
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By mmolloy
In CGT Blog, Recipes
Posted December 18, 2020

4 Recipes That Will Impress Your Friends

Dinner parties are a fantastic way to entertain and reconnect with friends and family. You’ve embarked on being the gracious host and now you’re on the hunt for recipes to impress. Whether wooing [...]

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 Chestnuts for Christmas
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By cgt-admin
In Appetizer, Appetizer|Dessert, Recipes
Posted December 3, 2020

Chestnuts for Christmas

Ingredients 2 lbs peeled and skinned chestnuts 1/3 stick butter 2 tablespoons sugar 1 cup Chateau Grand Traverse Cherry Port Wine. Directions How to peel and skin chestnuts Preheat oven to 360 [...]

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 How to Make Red Wine Vinegar at Home (Hint: It’s Easy!)
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By mmolloy
In CGT Blog, Recipes
Posted December 1, 2020

How to Make Red Wine Vinegar at Home (Hint: It’s Easy!)

Make Your Own Red Wine Vinegar at Home! Wine vinegars are an essential element in your cupboard arsenal! While picking up a bottle from the store is easy enough, there may be a better (and [...]

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 Apple Glazed Pork Tenderloin
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By cgt-admin
In Entree, Recipes
Posted August 4, 2020

Apple Glazed Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients 1 (1 1/4 pound) pork tenderloin 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley 1 onion, diced 1 apple, diced 1/2 cup CGT Whole Cluster Riesling 1 cup apple jelly 1/4 cup honey 2 tablespoons [...]

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 How To Turn One Bottle of Wine Into 12 Low-Calorie Drinks
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By mmolloy
In Beverage, CGT Blog, Recipes
Posted June 5, 2020

How To Turn One Bottle of Wine Into 12 Low-Calorie Drinks

Make Your Own Low-Calorie Drinks! Hard seltzers have been having a moment. They may offer a refreshing and low-calorie drink option, but they’re also often packed with artificial ingredients and [...]

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 RED WINE COOKIE RECIPE | CHATEAU GRAND TRAVERSE
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By mmolloy
In CGT Blog, Dessert, Recipes
Posted August 2, 2019

RED WINE COOKIE RECIPE | CHATEAU GRAND TRAVERSE

Red wine and cookies are an incredible combination, but what happens when you put red wine in your cookies? The answer is: magic! And the good news is that chef Perry at Chateau Grand [...]

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 WINE SLUSHIE RECIPES FOR A HOT SUMMER DAY
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By mmolloy
In Beverage, CGT Blog, Recipes
Posted July 10, 2019

WINE SLUSHIE RECIPES FOR A HOT SUMMER DAY

Wine slushies are perfect for cooling down on a hot summer day – or enjoying on a gorgeous summer evening. Commonly found on restaurant bar lists, wine slushies are not as difficult as you would [...]

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 HOW TO MAKE A WINE SPRITZER | CHATEAU GRAND TRAVERSE
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By mmolloy
In Beverage, CGT Blog, Recipes
Posted June 14, 2019

HOW TO MAKE A WINE SPRITZER | CHATEAU GRAND TRAVERSE

Sunshine and warm days are officially upon us, and we’re ready to help you prepare for these hot days with the perfect answer to the rising temps: wine spritzers! These Chateau Grand Traverse [...]

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 Wine Pairings: 3 Healthy Dishes for Your Resolution
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By mmolloy
In Appetizer, Appetizer|Entree, CGT Blog, Entree, Recipes
Posted January 17, 2019

Wine Pairings: 3 Healthy Dishes for Your Resolution

The new year is here, and everyone’s working hard to keep up on their resolutions for the year – many of which involve being healthier. To help you stick to your resolution, we’re giving you [...]

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 Salmon Poached in White Wine Recipe | Chateau Grand Traverse
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By mmolloy
In Appetizer, Appetizer|Entree, CGT Blog, Entree, Recipes
Posted September 24, 2018

Salmon Poached in White Wine Recipe | Chateau Grand Traverse

Poached Salmon Recipe – It’s That Time of Year! Fishing boats dot Grand Traverse Bay as the salmon run returns, and the likelihood of a successful evening on the lake swells. For those who take [...]

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 Pasta Carbonara
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By cgt-admin
In Entree, Recipes
Posted September 27, 2013

Pasta Carbonara

Ingredients ½ pound bacon, chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 4 cloves garlic, crushed ¼ cup Chateau Grand Traverse Dry Riesling wine 1 pound spaghetti or rigatoni 3 eggs ¼ cup [...]

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 Cherry Cashew Cookies
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By cgt-admin
In Appetizer|Dessert, Dessert, Recipes
Posted September 27, 2013

Cherry Cashew Cookies

Ingredients 1  cup butter or margarine, softened 3/4  cup granulated sugar 3/4  cup firmly packed brown sugar 2  eggs 1  teaspoon vanilla extract 2-1/4  cups all-purpose flour 1  teaspoon baking [...]

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 Pasta with Homemade Sausage
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By cgt-admin
In Entree, Recipes
Posted September 27, 2013

Pasta with Homemade Sausage

Ingredients First, make the sausage: 1 pound ground pork 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 generous teaspoon fresh rosemary or ½ teaspoon dried, finely chopped 1 large [...]

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 Nutty Cherry Bread Pudding
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By cgt-admin
In Appetizer|Dessert, Dessert, Recipes
Posted September 27, 2013

Nutty Cherry Bread Pudding

Ingredients 1/2 cup dried cherries 2 tablespoons Chateau Grand Traverse Spiced Cherry Wine 3/4 cup evaporated milk 1/4 cup water 1 cup 2% milk 1/4 cup butter 3 cups white bread cubes 1/4 cup [...]

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 Cherry Muffins
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By cgt-admin
In Breakfast, Recipes
Posted September 27, 2013

Cherry Muffins

Ingredients 1 Cup Sugar Juice of one Orange (about 1/2 cup) 1/2 Cup Butter 1 Cup Sugar 3/4 Cup Sour Cream 2 Cups Flour, Sifted 1 Teaspoon Baking Soda 1 Teaspoon Salt 1 Teaspoon Grated Orange Rind [...]

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 May Wine
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By cgt-admin
In Beverage, Recipes
Posted September 27, 2013

May Wine

Ingredients 1 small bunch sweet woodruff or mint leaves 1 teaspoon whole cloves 3 bottles (750 ml) Chateau Grand Traverse Semidry Riesling Wine 2 cups halved strawberries, if desired Ice Cubes [...]

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 Late Harvest Cake
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By cgt-admin
In Appetizer|Dessert, Dessert, Recipes
Posted September 27, 2013

Late Harvest Cake

Not sure what to bring to your upcoming holiday party? Tired of frosted sugar cookies? Need an excuse to have a glass of wine while baking? This simple and delicious recipe is for you! [...]

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 Mushroom Chicken in Wine Sauce
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By cgt-admin
In Entree, Recipes
Posted September 27, 2013

Mushroom Chicken in Wine Sauce

Ingredients 1 (3 lb.) broiler-fryer chicken, cut into 8 pieces 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 (10 ounce) package mushrooms, sliced 1/2 cup Brownwood Farms Famous Kream [...]

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 Port Cake
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By cgt-admin
In Appetizer|Dessert, Dessert, Recipes
Posted September 27, 2013

Port Cake

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon salt 3 teaspoons baking powder 1 cup sugar generous ½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg—if using commercially ground nutmeg, use a scant ½ teaspoon ½ [...]

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 Apple Riesling Chicken
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By cgt-admin
In Appetizer|Entree, Entree, Recipes
Posted September 23, 2013

Apple Riesling Chicken

This will undoubtedly be the easiest recipe you’ve ever made! Ingredients 3 – 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 – 2 jars Brownwood Farms Apple Riesling Salsa Oil Directions Trim [...]

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 Beef Sirloin Kabobs with Roasted Red Pepper Dipping Sauce
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By cgt-admin
In Appetizer, Appetizer|Entree, Entree, Recipes
Posted September 23, 2013

Beef Sirloin Kabobs with Roasted Red Pepper Dipping Sauce

Ingredients 1 ½ pounds boneless beef top sirloin steak, cut 1 inch thick ¾ teaspoon salt ¾ teaspoon sweet paprika 2 cloves garlic, minced Dipping Sauce 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion, [...]

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 Baked Chicken with Rosemary
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By cgt-admin
In Entree, Recipes
Posted September 23, 2013

Baked Chicken with Rosemary

Ingredients 1 whole fryer cut up, or boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs flour garlic salt paprika vegetable oil 1 can condensed cream of chicken soup 1/3 cup light cream or half and [...]

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 Iced Peaches
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By cgt-admin
In Appetizer, Appetizer|Dessert, Dessert, Recipes
Posted September 23, 2013

Iced Peaches

Ingredients 4 large, ripe, fragrant peaches or nectarines, peeled, pitted and sliced into about 8 wedges each—may be cut in half widthwise for easier eating 5 – 8 tablespoons sugar 1 cup Chateau [...]

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 Beef Burgundy
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By cgt-admin
In Appetizer|Entree, Entree, Recipes
Posted September 23, 2013

Beef Burgundy

Ingredients 2-1/2 pounds boneless beef round steak 4 cloves garlic, minced ½ cup chopped onion 2 cups Chateau Grand Traverse Gamay Noir 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, [...]

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 Judy’s French Onion Soup
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By cgt-admin
In Appetizer, Appetizer|Entree, Entree, Recipes
Posted September 23, 2013

Judy’s French Onion Soup

Ingredients ½ stick of butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 8 cups thinly sliced yellow onions (about 2-1/2 pounds) ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon sugar 1 tablespoon flour 8 cups homemade beef stock or good [...]

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 Braised Beef with Mushrooms & Barley
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By cgt-admin
In Appetizer|Entree, Entree, Recipes
Posted September 23, 2013

Braised Beef with Mushrooms & Barley

Ingredients 1 boneless beef chuck arm, blade or shoulder pot roast (about 3 pounds) 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper ½ pound medium cremini or button mushrooms, halved [...]

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 Spiced Cherry Meatballs
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By cgt-admin
In Appetizer, Appetizer|Entree, Entree, Recipes
Posted September 23, 2013

Spiced Cherry Meatballs

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups CGT Silhouette 1-1/2 cups Traverse Bay Winery Spiced Cherry Wine 1 bottle Brownwood Farms Cherry BBQ Sauce ¼ cup Brownwood Farms BBQ Mustard Glaze 1 cup Brownwood Farms [...]

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 Chicken Piccata
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By cgt-admin
In Entree, Recipes
Posted September 23, 2013

Chicken Piccata

Ingredients 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 tablespoons vegetable oil ¼ cup CGT Ship of Fools Wine 1 teaspoon garlic, minced ½ cup chicken broth 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 [...]

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 Burgundy Meatballs
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By cgt-admin
In Appetizer, Appetizer|Entree, Entree, Recipes
Posted September 23, 2013

Burgundy Meatballs

Ingredients 1-1/2 lbs. lean hamburger ½ cup milk ¾ cup Italian style bread crumbs 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Salt and pepper Butter or oil 3 green peppers, cut into chunks 2 onions, cut [...]

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 Greek Stew (Stifado)
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By cgt-admin
In Entree, Recipes
Posted September 23, 2013

Greek Stew (Stifado)

Ingredients 1-1/2 to 2 lbs. beef stew meat ¼ cup butter 1-1/2 lbs. small onions 1 6 oz. can tomato paste generous ½ cup Chateau Grand Traverse Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2 tablespoons red wine [...]

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 Creamy Cheddar Cheese Spread
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By cgt-admin
In Appetizer, Recipes
Posted September 23, 2013

Creamy Cheddar Cheese Spread

Ingredients 8 ounces cheddar cheese (grated) 8 ounces cream cheese ¼ cup CGT Pinot Noir Vin Gris ¼ teaspoon onion salt ¼ teaspoon garlic salt 2 teaspoons onion soup mix Directions Mix all [...]

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 Holiday Torte
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By cgt-admin
In Appetizer|Dessert, Dessert, Recipes
Posted September 23, 2013

Holiday Torte

Ingredients 1 10 – 12 oz. pound cake 1 cup ricotta cheese 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons confectioners sugar 1/4 cup chopped dried cherries 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons chopped pistachio nuts 1 [...]

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 Grilled Whitefish
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By cgt-admin
In Appetizer|Entree, Entree, Recipes
Posted September 23, 2013

Grilled Whitefish

Ingredients 2 – 3 pounds fish fillets ½ cup soy sauce 1 cup Chateau Grand Traverse Semidry Riesling 1 medium onion (chopped finely) 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 cup orange juice with pulp 1 [...]

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 Express Meatball Appetizer
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By cgt-admin
In Appetizer, Recipes
Posted September 23, 2013

Express Meatball Appetizer

Ingredients 1 can beef gravy ½ bottle Chateau Grand Traverse Gamay Noir 1 bay leaf Generous pinch of dried basil Meatballs and/or whole mushrooms Directions Combine gravy, wine, bay leaf and [...]

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 Cheese Cookies
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By cgt-admin
In Appetizer, Appetizer|Dessert, Dessert
Posted September 19, 2013

Cheese Cookies

Ingredients 1 stick of Cracker Barrel Cheese (extra sharp) 10 ounce 2 sticks of butter or margarine 2 cups of Rice Krispies 2 cups of flour Red Pepper and Onion Powder Directions Bring butter and [...]

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 Cherry Oatmeal Muffins
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By cgt-admin
In Breakfast, Recipes
Posted September 19, 2013

Cherry Oatmeal Muffins

Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 3/4 cup buttermilk 1 egg, slightly beaten 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 [...]

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 Cherry Oat Scones
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By cgt-admin
In Appetizer|Dessert, Breakfast, Dessert, Recipes
Posted September 19, 2013

Cherry Oat Scones

Ingredients 1-1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup Quaker Oats (quick or old-fashioned, uncooked) 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 [...]

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 Chateau Pretzels
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By cgt-admin
In Appetizer
Posted September 19, 2013

Chateau Pretzels

Ingredients 20 ounces pretzels, salted or unsalted 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 package dry spaghetti sauce seasoning mix 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated 2 tablespoons CGT Gamay Noir 2 tablespoons [...]

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